abnabooks Chapter 383 Ahomatowa Einhorn
Chapter 383 Ahomatowa Einhorn
Chapter 383 Ahomatowa Einhorn
"After receiving orders from the country some time ago, I spent money to acquire a small printing factory. It had everything I needed, from printing workers to all the necessary materials."
I will send the engraving over tonight, and the printing is expected to be completed by tomorrow afternoon, with the leaflets distributed to the people of Backlund by evening.
"However, when I took over the Empire's covert forces, the organization's strength had already been severely damaged by MI9, so even if I distributed this leaflet, I wouldn't be able to organize another riot."
In order to play the role of "Alice Einhorn", Klein has been acting as a loyal dog of the Fursac Empire against his will, doing whatever he is told.
So when it came to acquiring a printing plant, Klein handled everything without any discounts, since it didn't cost him any money.
However, Klein didn't really want to help the Fursac Empire disrupt Backlund, so he spoke up in advance to shut the visitor up.
Moreover, Klein spoke with great confidence, because the hidden forces under "Alice Einhorn" had indeed suffered heavy losses when Evan wiped them out a few months ago.
The man opposite her chuckled lightly, seemingly unconcerned by Alice's words, and said leisurely:
"You are a hero of the empire, and your contribution to the empire's current advantageous position is undeniable."
The empire has seen your contributions and will not easily abandon you.
Your current task, besides printing a large number of leaflets to exacerbate the conflicts within the Kingdom of Rune, is simply to gather intelligence on how the Kingdom of Rune should respond. You don't need to do anything else!
Klein was puzzled upon hearing this, but he quickly expressed his loyalty to the Empire and his gratitude for his superiors' understanding of his situation.
After thinking about it, Klein realized that the high-level response of the Kingdom of Rune was not actually difficult to gather intelligence on, as evidenced by the fact that he was able to easily obtain information from Michael Joseph.
It is rare for an intelligence organization from one country to be entirely handed over to one person, especially when that person is located in an enemy country.
Therefore, it is hard to guarantee that the Fussac Empire may obtain relevant intelligence through other channels. If he does not report it proactively, it will affect Alice's shrewd and capable persona, and may also arouse unnecessary suspicion.
So Klein recounted everything he had learned that day.
As expected, the man in front of him was not surprised at all by what Klein said, but once again praised Alice's intelligence gathering speed.
Klein found the man's attitude in front of him very strange. It seemed that the man had been observing him from beginning to end, and that meeting him and exchanging the woodblocks was just a matter of course.
Klein felt it was best to get away as soon as possible to avoid being exposed. After all, no matter how powerful the "Faceless Man" was, he was only a Sequence 6. In this extraordinary world where there were unknown strange abilities, it was hard to guarantee that he wouldn't reveal his weaknesses.
"If there's nothing else, I must take my leave now."
Klein raised the engraving in his hand, intending to get up and leave, but was stopped by the person opposite him.
"Actually, I shouldn't be the one meeting you today, but some important people are curious about you, so I'm meeting you in person."
Let me introduce myself. My name is Maxim, and I belong to the Legion of the Eternal Night, under the command of the great Prince Akhmatova Einhorn!
Klein's expression changed drastically, and he almost couldn't resist the urge to get up and run away.
Klein might not be very familiar with the other legions of the Fussac Empire, but he had long admired the Eternal Night Legion.
The headquarters of the Church of the Goddess of Night is located in the northernmost border county of the Kingdom of Rune, facing the military might of the Fusak Empire year-round and blocking the Fusak Empire's most important southward passage.
The Eternal Night Legion is the one that has been locked in a tug-of-war with the headquarters of the Church of the Goddess of Night for many years.
Therefore, Klein was quite certain that the leader of this Eternal Night Legion was an angel; otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to directly confront the Church of the Goddess of Night and the heavy troops that the Kingdom of Rune had amassed there.
In other words, the legion commander Maxim mentioned—His Highness Akhmatova Einhorn—is definitely an angel.
Considering the characteristics of high-sequence hunters seen on the "Hunter" pathway's blasphemous cards, Klein even wondered whether the man he was talking to was Maxim himself or His Highness Akhmatova Einhorn.
"So you are a member of the Eternal Night Legion. I am truly sorry. If you had any instructions, I could have simply sent someone to deliver them. How could I have troubled you to come in person?"
Although Klein was shocked, the power brought by the 'Faceless Man' prevented him from losing his composure on the spot, and he spoke with trepidation.
"You are worthy of my personal attention. After all, you are a genius who rose to the rank of Sequence 6 'Pleasure Witch' in just three years. Therefore, it is only right that you deserve His Highness's attention."
Petrov Andrei's fabricated resume for "Alice" began three years ago, so the Fussac Empire's current understanding of Alice Einhorn is that of a genius who has mastered the art of witchcraft.
Klein cursed inwardly at how conspicuously Evan had Petrov Andrei fabricated the files, attracting the attention of angels.
But then he thought about it again. He himself was an extraordinary person who had become a near-complete digester of a Sequence 6 potion in less than four months. Considering Evan's speed of advancement, he felt that the file was not so far-fetched.
"You flatter me, sir. It is all thanks to the Empire's nurturing and the convenience provided by Lord Petrov Andrei that Alice has become who she is today. I will never forget that."
Klein was at a loss as to how to deal with the angel's attention, and could only shout "loyalty" and "gratitude" in the hope of getting through this ordeal.
Upon hearing Alice's words, Maxim's smile widened, and he said with a laugh:
"You don't need to underestimate yourself. Any extraordinary person knows how difficult it is to digest potions. The fact that you were able to advance so quickly is partly due to Petrov Andrei's training of you, but your own talent is also an important reason."
Klein said a few more modest words, then very tactfully asked:
"What instructions does His Highness Akhmatova Einhorn have for me?"
Klein didn't believe that an angel would personally pay attention to a mere Sequence 6 just because he had nothing better to do; there must be a purpose behind it.
Maxim was also pleased with Alice's quick wit and, not wanting to beat around the bush any longer, said directly:
"Actually, it's nothing major. I just want you to get in touch with Evan Horn, the deputy director of MI9."
Klein was startled, almost thinking his identity had been exposed, but he quickly composed himself, feigning great alarm, and hurriedly said:
"How is that possible? The Empire's covert operations suffered severe damage because of this person. Moreover, I've studied him; he's extremely cunning, with an exceptionally clear mind, and very difficult to approach. Wouldn't it be like walking into a trap for me to get close to him?"
Maxim's smile remained unchanged, but his tone left no room for argument as he said:
"It is precisely because you are difficult to reach that His Highness has entrusted you with this arduous task! This shows how highly His Highness regards you!"
Klein's mind raced. He knew his first priority was to protect Alice's identity from being exposed. Other potential problems could be dealt with by Evan later. So, he pretended to be troubled and said:
"Alright, I will certainly complete Your Highness's task, but it will take time."
And what is my mission in contacting Evan Horn? Is it to find a way to kill him, or to steal some information from him?
Maxim was very satisfied with Alice's answer and suppressed the cold glint in his eyes.
If Alice had hesitated at all, he wouldn't have minded showing his authority and methods, after all, this was the core mission of his trip to Backlund.
"Actually, you don't need to be afraid. Being noticed by His Highness Akhmatova Einhorn and choosing to carry out this mission is also a great opportunity for you."
Furthermore, you don't need to worry about your life being in danger. Based on the intelligence gathered during this period, Evan Horn is not a stubborn person. If he tries to kill you, you can tell him that His Highness Akhmatova Einhorn sent you to contact him.
As for your ultimate goal in contacting him, it's not to kill him or steal any information from him, but to turn him to your side!
"Try to turn him? How is that even possible?"
Klein was genuinely surprised this time. He felt like he couldn't recognize the world anymore. The Earl of Ahova's mansion had a long history and was almost inseparable from the Kingdom of Rune. How could it possibly be turned against them?
Is the world becoming unrecognizable, or has the angel Akhmatova Einhorn lost his mind?
But then Klein suddenly remembered that Evan had once used the identity of "Alice" to kill Beckron, the ambassador of the Republic of Intis to the Kingdom of Rune.
This did not benefit the Kingdom of Rune at all; on the contrary, it put the Kingdom of Rune at a disadvantage in every aspect.
After he learned that "Alice" was an alternate account of Evan, he asked about it, but Evan changed the subject.
Klein still remembers what Evan said back then.
"The reasons for eliminating Beckron are too complicated, I'll tell you later. Right now, I can only tell you that eliminating Beckron would be very beneficial to the Horn family."
Klein's pupils dilated, as if he had discovered Evan, or the Horn family's true attitude toward the Augustus family.
Could the Horn family really be planning to betray their country? How could that be?
Even if he and his brother did that, what benefit would they gain?
Klein was in a state of utter confusion and didn't know what to do!
Maxim, unaware of Alice's thoughts, smiled and said:
Nothing is impossible in this world.
Alright, there are some things that are beyond your control. Just do the tasks assigned by His Highness.
This is a reward from His Highness in advance for your service.
As he spoke, Maxim pulled out another piece of paper from somewhere, flicked it with his hand, and shot it at Alice.
Klein snapped out of his daze, startled, but his hands didn't slow down; he caught the paper that looked like it could kill.
Klein felt the 'power' of the paper in his hand, realizing that if he hadn't come to his senses earlier, this ordinary piece of paper could have easily severely injured him.
"Hunter Path Sequence 4 'Iron Knight' can weaponize ordinary items, turning them into deadly weapons in a short time."
"My divination just now was absolutely wrong. How could I not be in the slightest danger facing a demigod? A high-level supernatural force interfered with my divination!"
Klein suppressed his shock, opened the white paper in his hand, and found that it contained the recipe for Sequence 5 "Witch of Pain".
"You can serve His Highness without worry; His Highness will not treat you unfairly."
Before I arrived, His Highness even said, "If you do well, the Einhorn name might very well be on your head!"
After demonstrating his abilities, Maxim began to make grand promises about "Alice".
"Is this...is it true? Did His Highness really say that?"
Klein was so excited that he was incoherent and could barely speak.
Maxim was very satisfied with Klein's performance, and chuckled as he crossed his legs:
"Of course it's true. His Highness said it to my face. Would I lie to you?"
And there's one more thing you need to be careful about: don't let anyone discover the task His Highness has given you, including Petrov Andrei, understand?
After promising "Alice" a grand vision, Maxim began poaching talent from other companies.
Klein, who understood the true relationship between Petrov Andrei and "Alice," pretended to hesitate, then nodded without any qualms to indicate that he understood.
"Alright, send the printing plates to the printer first to complete the task assigned to you domestically. After that, focus your energy on the task His Highness has given you as soon as possible."
Having achieved his goal, Maxim let Alice leave the box.
Actually, if the timing hadn't been wrong, he really would have liked to taste "Alice".
Maxim licked his lips, feeling a little regretful. After all, Alice, dressed in androgynous clothing, looked quite dashing, which suited his aesthetic quite well.
And no matter the time, a witch is always the best bed partner.
"Don't rush, there will be other opportunities in the future!"
Maxim composed himself, knelt on one knee, and recited a passage from the honored name:
"The master of the fog of war, the symbol of weather changes, the totem of storms and lightning, the great Prince Akhmatova Einhorn."
The task you entrusted to me has been completed. Alice Martha has accepted the mission to contact Evan Horn and has told her your name.
And I will be looking for opportunities to get in touch with Robert Horn soon!
After reciting this passage three times, a majestic voice rang in Maxim's ears:
"Understood. When contacting Robert Horn, do not let Augustus and his men notice, and even more importantly, do not let the Church of the Night notice!"
"Yes, I will follow your instructions!"